Napa chefs reflect on their most influential jobs

Cindy Pawlcyn’s proof that women can hang in the kitchen. Ken Frank’s best boss. Dave Cruz’s hard knocks at Nobu. Michael Chiarello’s time in the same kitchen as Charlie Palmer and Todd English. Christopher Kostow’s job where he plated desserts and shucked oysters at the same time. Thomas Keller’s dishwasher philosophy.

All these are just a few of the most influential jobs that made some of Napa’s top chefs what they are today. See more in the video above.